Proven results matter. The Gilbert Law Group® has more than eighty years of combined experience
handling product defect cases in dozens of states around the country.
We have secured excellent results for clients nationwide.

We bring unique experience and know-how to your case. We are the only law firm in the United States with an
in-house engineering department to provide timely, cost-effective, and cutting-edge analysis to identify
the product defects which caused your injury or death to a loved one.

We provide exceptional one-on-one service. Our firm operates on a quality not quantity basis. Our smaller number
of cases allows us to devote significant time to each client and case.
This additional investment in your case enables us to get to know you
personally and develop a comprehensive understanding of your harms and
losses which we can later share with a jury in a humane and compelling way.

The Gilbert Law Group® has handled a large variety of product defect cases
from coast-to-coast. We are respected by our current and former clients
and attorneys around the country who ask us to co-counsel product defect
cases due to our reputation for unparalleled experience and litigation savvy.
Firm founder Jim Gilbert is a member of the prestigious
Inner Circle of Advocates, a select community of the 100 best trial lawyers in the country due,
in part, to his record of success litigating product defect cases.

Nothing. We offer
free initial consultations. After that, if we agree to go forward with your case, we operate on a
contingency fee agreement, which means that we don’t get paid unless
we secure a favorable verdict or settlement on your behalf.

Following our initial consultation, we will obtain the necessary materials
to thoroughly investigate your case.
Our engineering department examines the defective product, whether it is a car or other product,
and a member of our team will often travel to the scene of the incident
to look for additional physical evidence to help you build your case.

Depending on the nature of the product defect, defendants may include the
product manufacturer, the designer of the product (if a company different
than the manufacturer), the retailer who sold you the defective product,
and/or a service or repair shop who failed to identify or properly repair
the defect.

You are entitled to be made whole. We will spend significant time with
your family and you to identify all of your potential damages. Some of
the damages may include economic losses such as medical bills, lost wages,
physical therapy, in home care and other expenses associated with ongoing
care or recovery.

You may also be eligible to receive fair compensation for physical or emotional
impairment, loss of quality of life, and emotional distress. Family members
may also be eligible for loss of consortium damages due to the diminished
ability of the victim to contribute to the household and provide love
and affection.

In rare cases where we can establish that a defendant acted with reckless
disregard for your safety, a jury may award punitive damages if the judge
approves the jury’s consideration of these types of damages in advance.

There are no guarantees in litigation. Product defect cases are highly
complex and resolve in unpredictable ways. Cases can last from weeks or
months to years. We make every effort to keep our clients closely informed
of updates in the case including deadlines and other dates at critical
junctures in the case.

Each case is unique. We cannot make promises about the likelihood of success
for your case. But as a firm with a
proven track record of successful outcomes for our clients, we make every effort to identify all strengths and weaknesses in a case
and provide you with an unvarnished assessment of where your case stands
at every critical point in the case.

While the definition may vary by state, a
product defect is generally a condition which prevents a product from operating or being
used by a consumer for its originally intended purpose. A product defect
claim may exist when product defects present dangerous or unsafe conditions
which cause injury or death to a consumer if those who designed, made,
maintained, or sold the product knew or should have known about the defect.

It depends on the product and the use of the product. With the ever growing
variety of complex products available to consumers, new products, from
food and toys to cars and airplanes, continue to present new and previously
unknown dangers to the buying public. We closely track and research product
defects which present new threats of injury to consumers so that we are
prepared to provide superior investigative and legal services to our clients,
regardless of the type of product safety defect.

Product liability litigation is the area of law focused on identifying
and holding responsible negligent manufacturers, designers, retailers,
maintenance companies or others who knew or should have known that their
products presented a dangerous condition which could injure or kill a person.

The
complaint provides notice to the defendants of the lawsuit and identifies and details
the claims against the defendants for their negligent or intentional behavior.

The
discovery process enables all parties to seek information and evidence from one another
and allows parties to take depositions or sworn testimony from witnesses
and the parties to the lawsuit;

Expert reports help to establish the technical positions each party takes in the case.
In product liability litigation, each party typically retains multiple
experts to explain different technical aspects of the party’s theory
of the case. For our clients, experts routinely include treating doctors
and independent medical experts who explain the nature and severity of
your injuries and the lasting effects of your serious condition. The expert
report and deposition process usually takes place near the end of the
discovery process.

Mediation can take place early or late in the case depending on the parties and
the nature of the claims. Mediation usually involves the parties’
voluntary participation in a formal meeting to attempt to resolve the
case without further litigation. We make every effort to gain a clear
sense of our client’s needs and expectations regarding the resolution
of their lawsuit so that we can aggressively represent their interests
at mediation. There is no guarantee the case will resolve at mediation.

A
trial is held when the parties are unable to resolve the legal dispute out of
court. It is our opportunity to formally present your case to a jury made
up of members of the community and ask that they find the defendants liable
for their conduct and award fair compensation to you for your harms and
losses. Trials can last from days to months depending on the complexity
of the case and the discretion of the Court.

From the day we begin investigating your case, we prepare the case as if
it is going to trial. Our experienced trial attorneys are some of the
best in the business at trial strategy and building evidence which strengthen
your claims. We partner with some of the best product defect experts in
the world who can testify to the nature and severity of the defect. Finally,
we test our presentation of the case by sharing our case with mock jury
panels that critique and evaluate the case. Through this process, we fully
assess the strengths and weaknesses of the case to ensure we are prepared
for every potential opportunity and pitfall at trial.

As you will hear us say often, each case is unique. Prior to agreeing to
go forward with your case, we will provide you with a preliminary assessment
of the challenges we identify in your case. Throughout the litigation
process, we will continue to share our views on the strengths and weakness
of the case.

For each serious product defect case we receive, we spend many hours evaluating
a case prior to agreeing to represent a client. We meet with you to learn
about the incident and the nature of your injuries or other loses and
you complete a comprehensive client questionnaire. Then, an attorney closely
examines the facts of the case and our engineering department and legal
team meet to discuss the nature of the case.

Following the initial meetings, our team requests and later reviews important
investigative materials, such as accident reports, medical records, scene
photographs, as well as other similar incidents and we meet again to reach
a final determination on the merits of the product defect case.

Yes. The Gilbert Law Group® works primarily on product defect cases outside
the state of Colorado. We have successfully litigated cases in dozens
of states around the country. We routinely co-counsel cases with proven
local legal talent available in a given state to ensure your interests
are always effectively and aggressively represented.

Yes. Each attorney at The Gilbert Law Group® takes pride in ensuring that
we respond to client inquiries with timely and helpful answers. Our team
of litigation paralegals assists us in helping to make sure each and every
client question is fully answered to the satisfaction of our clients.

Oftentimes, yes. While most cases do not proceed to trial, many victims
and other family members are required to tell their story through sworn
testimony at a deposition. A deposition enables the parties to the lawsuit
to ask questions of witnesses regarding the incident, the type and severity
of injuries, economic losses, etc. Many witnesses find the process of
giving testimony to be therapeutic and a way to reach closure with the
tragedy in their lives. Our attorneys devote significant time to ensure
you are comfortable with the experience of testifying.

Litigation can be hard. Victims and family members are asked to relive
a traumatic moment in their lives and can be required to discuss personal
issues which make them uncomfortable. With that said, we have spent decades
fighting for victims of serious injury and wrongful death tragedies and
your comfort and security is our number-one priority in the litigation
process. We understand it is hard and we help you address and process
any pain or fears you may experience, with compassion and honesty.

There are no guarantees in litigation. There is always a possibility that
your case will not be successful. The Gilbert Law Group®’s decades
of experience working on some of the most challenging and complex product
defect cases in the country qualifies us to investigate, prepare, and
litigate your case to a just resolution for you and your family. In the
event that we do not win your case, only in very rare situations are you
or your family exposed to any financial responsibility. We are happy to
explain these circumstances to you.

If you have additional questions, feel free to
call us at (888) 711-5947.